How to grow and care for Halenia elliptica D.Don
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Halenia elliptica D.Don
Halenia elliptica D.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Halenia elliptica D.Don
How often should I water?
check Halenia elliptica D.Don Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Halenia elliptica D.Don need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Halenia elliptica D.Don likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Halenia elliptica D.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Halenia elliptica D.Don prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Halenia elliptica D.Don is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Gentianaceae, Genus: Halenia, Species: Halenia elliptica
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Halenia |
Species | Halenia elliptica |
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